In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, choosing the right cloud provider can profoundly influence your business trajectory. One cloud platform that has consistently outperformed its counterparts is Microsoft Azure for businesses. In this post, we’ll delve into the compelling reasons why Azure, a service built on decades of Microsoft’s steadfast innovation, is the best choice … Read more
Category: ERP
How to Find the Best Construction ERP Software
How To Find the Best Construction ERP Software A successful construction project requires many tools, but one of the most important of these possesses is neither bit nor blade. The right ERP system can mean the difference between a project that runs smoothly, without wasting materials or staff hours, and one that comes in past … Read more
Why Migrate from GP to Business Central
If you are a Microsoft Dynamics GP user, you’re likely well aware of the Microsoft GP Sunset in the near future and you may be thinking about upgrading to a more efficient solution that offers better functionality and helps you streamline your processes. That brings us to today’s topic: a Microsoft Dynamics GP to … Read more
ERP Software Integration Minus the Headaches: Your Guide
ERP Software Integration Minus the Headaches: Your Guide Business is booming beyond your wildest dreams. You’ve added team members, doubled your sales, you’re even thinking about expanding your enterprise. It’s all upside. Almost. The only downside to the rapid growth of your business is that the shiny, new ERP system you implemented a couple of … Read more
6 Reasons Why Business Central is Unique
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to the functioning of modern businesses. They help organizations manage their core business processes such as finance, sales, inventory, and production. Among the popular ERP solutions in the market is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Here’s what makes Business Central unique and why it is an excellent choice … Read more
How to Find the Best Manufacturing ERP Software
Many manufacturing ERP software systems are as embedded within organizations as the production equipment that powers them. Just like machinery that doesn’t evolve with the times, an ERP system can become outdated and painfully inefficient. And just as outdated equipment can slow down your whole production line, an outdated ERP system can keep your entire … Read more
3 ERP Customization Examples to Inspire You
When it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, a solution such as Acumatica will help streamline processes, eliminate data silos that can be detrimental to your operations, and make life easier for employees throughout your company – straight out of the box. But if an ERP can do all of that without a single … Read more
Why GP Users Should Migrate to Cloud-Based ERP
As businesses continue to evolve in the digital age, the need for flexible and efficient business systems has become increasingly important. Microsoft GP users who are still running their ERP software on-premises may be missing out on the benefits of cloud-based ERP solutions. In this article, we will discuss why Microsoft GP users should be … Read more
Key Steps for Successful Cloud ERP Implementation
ERP systems have been helping businesses streamline their operations for decades. Cloud-based ERP systems have now become more popular due to their flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, cloud ERP implementation can be a daunting task that requires careful planning, execution, and management to ensure success. Successful cloud-based ERP implementation is a matter of taking the … Read more
Accelerate Business Success with Data Integration & Transformation
Wearable devices track how much we sleep, how many steps we walk, our heart rate, and more. Social media sites track what we click on and how much time we spend looking at a given story. Suffice it to say that data is big business. It’s also big for business, as companies have access to … Read more
Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process
Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process Everyone loves a good value. It can be so satisfying to get two avocados for the price of one or to take your child to the museum for free with the purchase of an adult admission. But arguably even more gratifying is garnering an above-and-beyond return on … Read more
Choosing Between ERP Systems Guide | Crestwood Associates
How to Choose Between Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Your spreadsheets are in shambles. Your documents are in disarray. Your accounting is atrocious. Your customer service is crumbling. It’s definitely time for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Now the question is, with so many types of enterprise resource planning systems to choose from, which one? … Read more
Which ERP Industry Category Benefits the Most | Crestwood
ERP Industry Categories: A Look at Who Benefits Most There’s a board game from the ’90s in which players advance by guessing the commonality between three seemingly disparate things – a shark, a saw and a gear, for example (answer: they all have teeth). If you were playing the business edition of this game, you … Read more
ERP Cloud Hosting: Not All Clouds Are Created Equal
ERP Cloud Hosting: Not All Clouds Are Created Equal In 2021, PwC published a piece titled What is cloud computing? Its premise: “the cloud” is such an unwieldy concept that even two people from the same company may not be talking about the same thing when they talk about leveraging ‘the cloud’ in their … Read more
Microsoft Dynamics GP Support for an ERP Migration
Microsoft Dynamics GP Support: Migrate to Acumatica or Business Central One great aspect of the tech world is the constant innovation. Not content to rest on their laurels, developers are always seeking to upgrade and optimize the products we utilize in both our businesses and personal lives. But this commitment to innovation can be a … Read more
What is an ERP system? [Infographic]
ERP systems enable businesses to manage day-to-day activities through centralized and secure data. Think of it as bringing all users of the software under one roof so that everyone from the CFO to the human resources team are is unified through common processes, connectivity and insight into centralized information. We broke it out into a … Read more
How do I Budget for an ERP Implementation?
When researching any business purchase, price is an important factor. But some investments are difficult to quantify with an exact dollar amount. More importantly, in the business world, cost is not directly related to value. Think of some high-priced executive salaries or inflated costs of luxury cars. Are they worth it? Maybe, maybe not. When … Read more
Qualities to Look for When Hiring an ERP Consultant
Congratulations! Your business has made the choice to implement an ERP system. Now comes the most important element of that massive undertaking: selecting the right ERP consultants to help you bring the system to life. ERP consultants are critical for your business, especially when the goal is to scale your organization to the next level. … Read more
Three ERP Customer Success Stories
Sometimes when starting the journey of planning an ERP implementation, it helps to read about how other companies found success working with consultants to execute the project. Working with a successful ERP implementation company can make a significant difference in achieving your business goals. How do we measure success? Each project will have specific KPIs … Read more
Futureproof your ERP system with eCommerce integration
If you do not have an existing eCommerce platform, or you have an eCommerce platform that does not interact with products, operational or accounting systems, you might be stuck in a time loop circa the 1990s. But not in the good, grunge rock Nirvana way. No, if your B2B company does not have eCommerce systems … Read more
When ERP Implementation Fails
You’re in the middle of a failed ERP Implementation. Now What? Staying ahead of the competition is critical for your success. With growth at the heart of your strategy, it’s likely you will undertake or have already taken on, an ERP implementation to improve and automate your business. With this endeavor and expense comes great … Read more
How Long Does it Take to Implement an ERP System?
The words ‘ERP implementation’ can give even the most experienced IT leaders, CEOs and CFOs a headache, as they consider the variables to balance: budget, training, testing, leaving old ways behind and, above all, time. This is a major undertaking and often involves a degree of change management. Many people in your business will be … Read more
Wholesale Distribution ERP: Five Essential Applications
In a competitive and unpredictable market, wholesale distributors must ensure their ERP systems can handle complex demands. B2B products and services are expected to meet shrinking delivery timeframes thanks to automated supply chains. It should come as no surprise that changes in distribution and supply chain models are happening industry-wide. Customer expectations are influenced by … Read more
Demand Forecasting is Changing. Can Your ERP System Keep Up?
Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations in relation to customer demand over a specific period. Generally, demand forecasting will consider historical data and other analytical information generated through machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to produce accurate predictions. The right ERP system gathers data through these applications and generates precise demand … Read more